Good morning, Savannah.

More than 165 community leaders will be recognized for their public service at the 17th Annual MLK Drum Major Awards on Friday, Oct.

9 at 6 p.m. at the Vintage Special Event Center on Industry Drive in Savannah & Feed The Hungry organizes the event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

Habitat for Humanity held a groundbreaking at 4011 and 4013 Walton Street today in Savannah — the event starts a project aimed at building affordable housing in the local community.

A local reporter previews an upcoming celebration event at the City of Savannah arena, highlighting community attractions featured in the 'On Our Radar' series with more details expected soon.

Georgia law requires children to attend a school program from age 6 until 16 or until they earn a high school diploma.

The law mandates notifications for unexcused absences and states that responsible adults may face fines or community service if the requirements are not met.

Georgia Southern University moved about 6,500 students into campus housing for the fall semester; around 1,700 freshmen finished move-in at the Armstrong Campus in Savannah (Friday through Saturday) ahead of classes starting Wednesday, Aug.

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Mary Harrison, Savannah-born Ultimate Universe Goddess and educator, is using her title to promote literacy amid warnings that low reading skills cost the economy trillions.

She leads art-based literacy classes and engages with teachers on social media, urging daily reading to improve learning and health.

On Thursday, the Board of Community Health approved a policy that lets low-income patients with certain HIV diagnoses avoid Medicaid work rules (patients with HIV that causes cancer are automatically exempt, while others are reviewed) to match new federal guidance.

Before demolition is complete in Q2 2027, Savannah will hold a commemorative event in the Civic Center parking lot on Aug.

20 from 10 to 11 a.m. City Council approved a $2 million grant for protected bike lanes on Habersham Street and Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Georgia has no statewide rent cap, so landlords must follow lease terms and provide written notice before any increase.

Month-to-month agreements need 60 days' notice and fixed-term leases keep the same rate until renewal, letting Savannah renters decide whether to renew.

Chatham County Judge Derek White, a longtime tennis advocate and USTA leader, was named to the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2027; his induction will be celebrated at the Lucy Garvin banquet in January in Atlanta.

Local readers are invited to vote for the Early Season Savannah Area High School Volleyball Player of the Year in an open poll that closes Tuesday, Aug.

26 at 10 a.m. (Candidates include standout players from Savannah Christian, South Effingham and Richmond Hill.)

Crews laid ice at the Ice Cove in Anchor Park on Friday to prepare the Savannah Ghost Pirates’ new training facility, which will offer public skating, two ice rinks, a restaurant and more; its ribbon cutting is scheduled for Saturday, Sept.

12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.